Vietnam, RoK press ahead with cooperation toward carbon neutrality

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha has had a working session with Minister of Environment Han Jeoung-ae of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on joint work toward the goal of being carbon neutral by 2050 as the heads of the two governments stated earlier.
Vietnam, RoK press ahead with cooperation toward carbon neutrality ảnh 1Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha (L) and Minister of Environment Han Jeoung-ae (Photo: moit.gov.vn)
Seoul (VNA) – Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha has had a working session with Minister of Environment Han Jeoung-ae of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on joint work toward the goal of being carbon neutral by 2050 as the heads of the two governments stated earlier.

At their meeting taking place on December 14 as part of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to the RoK, the two sides signed a plan on climate change cooperation toward the 2050 goal as the basis for implementing specific activities in the coming time.

Ha hoped the two ministries to further cooperate in realising directions of the two nations’ top legislators on environment and climate change.

The minister wished that the RoK Ministry of Environment will support his ministry in perfecting mechanisms and policies on solid waste treatment in urban and rural areas, handling air pollution, building a national plan on the environment, and completing policies for green-economy transition.

The Korean minister expressed her delight at the signing of the plan to meet the countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by 2030 and realise the carbon neutrality target by 2050.

The sides agreed to set up a joint working team to discuss the the implementation of the joint cooperation plan via such activities as the building and implementation of the RoK’s ODA projects on greenhouse gas emissions reduction, the conduction of the NDCs and the Paris Agreement on climate change, the conversion of waste into technology, and the monitoring of ocean plastic pollution, among others.

The two sides will also strengthen public-private cooperation through promoting environmental trade and exhibitions on advanced technologies, as well as organising conferences, seminars and forums to connect Vietnamese and Korean businesses.

Also on December 14, Minister Ha visited the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA)’s headquarters, where head of the agency Park Kwang-suk stated the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is an important partner of the KMA, with ample room for their bilateral cooperation.

Park said the KMA wants to expand the joint work based on a pact the sides signed recently./.
VNA

See more

Vice Rector of Nha Trang University Prof. Pham Quoc Hung speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)

Int’l symposium on marine, fisheries science opens in Khanh Hoa

The 5th International Symposium on Marine & Fisheries Science and Technology focuses discussions on aquaculture technology, marine environment and climate change, sustainable fisheries and resource conservation, seafood processing and post-harvest technology; infrastructure, marine transport, and smart aquaculture; and marine economy and green tourism.

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong (L) and other Vietnamese delegates at the second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health in Cartagena, Colombia. (Photo:: the Ministry of Health).

Vietnam contributes solutions to reduce air pollution

Key measures proposed included promoting clean energy transitions to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, developing sustainable transportation, cutting emissions from motor vehicles, managing industrial and household waste efficiently, and having stricter regulations on industrial emissions control.

The bomb is moved for safe disposal. (Photo: VNA)

Over-200kg wartime bomb unearthed in Binh Phuoc

The bomb was identified as part of the MK series, measuring 1.5 to 2 metres in length and deeply buried underground, requiring the provincial command’s deployment of specialised personnel for its removal.

Sam cuong dai is one of the newly-found species in the Nui Chua National Park in Ninh Thuan province. (Photo: Institute of Tropical Biology)

Three new plant species discovered in Nui Chua National Park

The newly discovered species are shrub-like smaller trees with floriferous branchlets called Sam cuong dai (Memecylon longipedunculatum), Diep ha chau Nui Chua (Nymphanthus adenophorus) and Long muc Nui Chua (Wrightia nuichuaensis). Their discovery was officially published in Phytotaxa, a leading international journal on plant taxonomy and biodiversity, on January 19, 2025.

At the MoU signing ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Can Tho, Fukuoka sign MoU to boost climate resilience

By leveraging Fukuoka’s advanced technologies, effective management models, and valuable lessons, Can Tho aims to adopt innovative solutions to improve its drainage system, ultimately fostering a more sustainable living environment for its residents.

Earth Hour Kick-off Ceremony last year. (Photo: VNA)

Countdown to Earth Hour underway

This is an opportunity to showcase advanced technologies and products while reaffirming the commitment to developing and promoting clean energy in Vietnam.

At the workshop in Ha Long on March 3 (Photo: baoquangninh.vn)

Workshop promotes resources accounting, sustainable blue economy development

Organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment’s Institute Of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, the global forum on natural capital accounting, and the University of New South Wales, the event aimed to share experiences and develop ocean accounts at local, national, and regional levels.